EP1998858A1 - Self-deploying game device - Google Patents

Self-deploying game device

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EP1998858A1
EP1998858A1 EP08747880A EP08747880A EP1998858A1 EP 1998858 A1 EP1998858 A1 EP 1998858A1 EP 08747880 A EP08747880 A EP 08747880A EP 08747880 A EP08747880 A EP 08747880A EP 1998858 A1 EP1998858 A1 EP 1998858A1
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flexible structure
game device
base
forming
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Yoann Simon
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Decathlon SE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
    • A63B71/022—Backstops, cages, enclosures or the like, e.g. for spectator protection, for arresting balls
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
    • A63B63/004—Goals of the type used for football, handball, hockey or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
    • A63B2063/002—Targets or goals for ball games variable in size
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00—Space saving
    • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
    • A63B2210/54—Foldable elastic frame members automatically resuming their expanded state when released
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2243/00—Specific ball sports not provided for in A63B2102/00 - A63B2102/38
    • A63B2243/0025—Football

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  • the present invention relates to a self-expanding play device for receiving an object.
  • This device is particularly applicable to ball games, in which the objective is to send the ball into a dock, this bullet being somehow captured in a defined volume in the embut.
  • This device has a hoop structure with a flexible element forming a substantially circular structure.
  • This structure has two opposing elbows oriented in the same direction and forming an angle of about 90 °.
  • a fastening strip is stretched between the two elbows to maintain the flexible element in the bent position in which this flexible element forms a horizontal "U” and a vertical “U” for receiving the ball.
  • a net extends between this horizontal "U” and this vertical "U”.
  • the first loop defines a horizontal contour, with a horizontal portion.
  • the second loop is connected to two opposite sides of the first loop and has a first vertical portion and substantially perpendicular to the horizontal portion of the first loop. The other portion of the second loop is horizontal and is close to the horizontal portion of the first loop.
  • a base panel is stretched within the horizontal portion of the first loop, this horizontal portion of the first loop being located above the horizontal portion of the second loop.
  • such a device does not offer a real volume of ball catch to form an embut, as required for example a game or a sport like football.
  • this device has a flexible structure stretched inside the arch structure.
  • the flexible structure comprises a first portion stretched between the front portion (substantially vertical) of the second loop and the rear portion of the first loop. This rear part of the second loop is not horizontal and does not rest on the ground.
  • the flexible structure comprises a first portion stretched between the front portion (substantially vertical) of the second loop and the rear portion of the same second loop. This back part of the first loop is not horizontal and does not rest on the ground.
  • the flexible structure has a second portion stretched inside the rear portion inclined and constituting a receiving surface of the ball.
  • a first part is always stretched between the front part of the second loop and a rear part of the first or second non-horizontal loop, and on the other hand the other part is stretched to the right. rear in a plane inclined relative to the ground, the ball does not actually come into contact with the ground and naturally comes out of the capture volume defined by the set after being returned.
  • the capture volume is defined by a cavity that does not contact the ground, intended to return the ball after it has entered.
  • the stability of the structure then requires the use of side and back straps, which are sufficient to the extent that the force with which a golf ball enters the capture volume is not very high.
  • This device is complicated, especially because of the use of these additional straps to ensure the stability of the assembly.
  • it is not suited to the practice of a sport such as football, in which the ball can penetrate the capture volume with great force, to the extent that it does not offer a real volume of catching bullet to form an embutment that is stable.
  • the problem that arises then is to have a self-expanding ball game device that is particularly suitable for games requiring a real volume of ball catch to form an embut, but which is stable.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a solution to the aforementioned problems among other problems.
  • the invention thus relates to a self-deployable game device for receiving an object, in particular a ball.
  • the device comprises an arch structure comprising a base loop and a stuffing loop.
  • the base loop has a front portion in a substantially horizontal plane and a rear portion.
  • the feed loop has a rear portion in a substantially horizontal plane with two lateral portions and a front portion in a plane forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal plane.
  • the device further comprises a flexible structure.
  • This flexible structure comprises at least a first portion and a second portion.
  • the first part of this flexible structure is stretched inside at least a part of the loading loop, between the front part of this end loop and the rear part of this end loop or the buckle. basic.
  • the second portion of the flexible structure is stretched within at least a portion of the rear portion of the feed loop, between the two side portions of this rear portion of the feed loop.
  • the tension of the two parts of the flexible structure is such that the base loop, the stuffing loop, the first part of the flexible structure , as well as the ground on which the device rests, define a volume (V) for capturing the object, the entry of which is delimited at least partially by the front part of the stuffing loop.
  • volume (V) capture is partially delimited by the ground and the second part of the flexible structure is stretched in the rear part of the substantially horizontal feed loop, provides a real capture volume adapted to the practice of a sport such as football in which the force with which the ball can penetrate the embutment requires good stability and effective capture of the ball.
  • the game device is presented below in a number of variants, which can be taken alone or in any combination.
  • the front part of the stuffing loop can be in a plane substantially vertical and in line with the front end of the base loop.
  • the hoop structure may comprise a single crossed arch so as to form the base loop and the stuffing loop.
  • the flexible structure may include a third portion disposed between the respective rear portions of the base and filler loops.
  • the third portion of the flexible structure is provided with a storage pocket for storing any one or more objects.
  • This storage pocket can be reported by stitching on the third part of the flexible structure. It can also be removable.
  • the first part of the flexible structure can be connected directly to the rear part of the base loop.
  • the first part of the flexible structure can be connected directly to the rear part of the feed loop.
  • the stuffing loop can be closed and the base loop can form a "U" open in its front part.
  • the flexible structure comprises fourth and fifth portions. These fourth and fifth parts are respectively disposed between on the one hand the front ends of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop, and on the other hand the stuffing loop.
  • the fourth and / or fifth portion of the flexible structure has a substantially triangular shape with a horizontal side, a back side, and a front side forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal side.
  • the front side is then provided with a reinforcing element, so as to rigidify in part the fourth and / or fifth part.
  • This reinforcing element is preferably flexible or foldable.
  • This fourth and / or fifth portion of the flexible structure is provided with a storage pocket for storing one or more any objects.
  • the storage pocket (s) are then preferably sewn onto the fourth and / or fifth part of the flexible structure. They can also be removable.
  • the device may comprise a band whose first end is connected to the end of the first branch of the "U" forming the base loop and the second end is connected to the end of the second branch of the "U" forming the loop. basic, in order to mark a line that can serve as a goal line.
  • At least one of the parts of the flexible structure consists of a textile matrix and / or textile strips.
  • the base loop and the feed loop cooperate at two opposite points of intersection, by sliding to shift these points of intersection to the front or rear of the feed loop, so as to adjust the height (H) and / or the depth (P) of the capture volume (V) of the object.
  • the device may comprise one or more fasteners on at least one part of the flexible structure, near the base loop and / or the feed loop.
  • fastening elements are then elements of the type "eyelets” intended to receive elements of the "sardine" fixing type, preferably reported by stitching on at least one part of the flexible structure.
  • the front portion of the feed loop may have, at its top, a handle.
  • This handle may be formed by a portion of the feed loop in which the first portion of the flexible structure is not attached.
  • the device of the invention advantageously allows to have, once unfolded, a real capture volume of a ball forming an embut, as required for ball games such as football for example.
  • the setting volume is provided by the cooperation between the base loop, the feed loop and at least a portion of the flexible structure.
  • This device is easily foldable. It is also easily transportable both deployed and folded position.
  • FIG. 1 schematically represents an example of the device of the invention in profile view
  • FIG. 2 schematically represents the example of FIG. 1 in front view, with some details relating to the flexible structure
  • FIGS. 3a to 3c show schematically the example of Figure 1, respectively in a first position, in an intermediate position, and in a second position.
  • FIG. 1 shows the self-expanding play device 1 of the invention, in the deployed position, with an arch structure which comprises a base loop 2 and a stuffing loop 5.
  • the burst loop 5 is a closed loop, and the base loop has a shape of "U" open towards the front. This "U” could, however, be opened backward instead of forward.
  • the embut loop could have a form of "U" open backwards or forwards.
  • the two basic loops 2 and 5 embankment intersect at two points of intersection, respectively 14 and 17.
  • the base loop 2 has a front portion 3 which lies in a substantially horizontal plane, or plane of the ground on which the device is intended to rest. This basic loop 2 also has a rear portion 4.
  • the feed loop 5 has a rear portion 7 in a substantially horizontal plane, or plane of the ground on which the device is intended to rest.
  • This rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5 has two lateral portions 7a and 7b.
  • the loading loop 5 also has a front portion 6.
  • Front portion 6 of the burst loop 5 is understood to mean the portion 6 of this loading loop 5 which lies in front of the intersection points 14 and 17 between the base loop 2 and the feed loop 5 .
  • rear part 7 of the feed loop 5 is meant the part 7 of this feed loop 5 which is behind the points of intersection 14 and 17 between the base loop 2 and the loop
  • this front portion 6 of the feed loop 5 is in a substantially vertical plane, or perpendicular to the ground plane, and in line with the front end of the base loop. 2.
  • the projection of the upper end 6a of the burst loop 5 coincides substantially with the front end of the base loop 2, shown in Figure 1 by the line 13.
  • the front portion 6 of the feed loop 5 is in a plane forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal plane.
  • the projection of the upper end of the grounding loop 5 is then either set back from the front end of the base loop 2, or in front of it.
  • the arch structure may comprise a single crossed arch so as to form this base loop 2 and this end loop 5. Or, it may be two separate arches, as shown in Figure 1.
  • a first part 8 which may be of the textile matrix type (mesh) or textile strips or a mixture of the two as will be seen later with respect to FIG. .
  • This first part 8 of the flexible structure is stretched inside the front part 6 of the stuffing loop 5 and inside the rear part 4 of the base loop 2. It is therefore directly connected to this part. back part 4 of the basic loop 2.
  • first portion 8 of the flexible structure is stretched inside the entire front portion 6 of the burst loop 5, let alone inside the entire of the burst loop 5.
  • this first part 8 of the flexible structure is stretched between a portion of the front portion 6 of the feed loop 5 and a portion of the rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5, or the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2.
  • this flexible structure comprises a second part 9 which is stretched inside the rear part 7 of the stuffing loop 5, between the two lateral parts 7a and 7b of this rear part 7 of the stuffing loop. 5.
  • this second portion 9 of the flexible structure is stretched within a portion of the rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5 between its two side portions 7a and 7b.
  • the hoops or the arch forming the base loops 2 and 3 preferably pass and at least partly in a sheath not shown in Figure 1.
  • This sleeve is partly shown in Figure 2 but not referenced.
  • the flexible structure may be connected to the various parts concerned of the base loops 2 and 5, for example by stitching on the aforementioned sleeve.
  • the device 1 In the deployed position, as shown in Figure 1, the device 1 has the form of a "goal cage", particularly suitable for use for a game of ball such as football.
  • the front part 3 of the base loop 2 rests on the ground, and the tension of the two parts 8 and 9 of the flexible structure is such that the base loop 2, the stuffing loop 5, the first part 8 of the flexible structure and the ground on which the device 1 is based, define a volume V of capture of the ball.
  • the entry of this volume is delimited in part by the front part 6 of the stuffing loop 5.
  • the loading loop 5 thus defines the height and the depth of the embut.
  • the base loop 2 ensures the stability and the self-supporting nature of the device 1, and in particular avoids the tilting of this device 1 forward.
  • the flexible structure exerts stress on the arch structure to give the desired shape to the device 1 and stops the ball when it is launched into the dock.
  • the flexible structure may comprise a third part 10 disposed between the rear part 4 of the base loop 2 and the rear part 7 of the stuffing loop 5.
  • this third part extends from the point of intersection 14 to the opposite point of intersection 17, passing through the rear end of the device 1.
  • the flexible structure also includes a fourth portion 11 disposed between one of the front ends of the "U" forming the base loop 2, and the stuffing loop 5.
  • the flexible structure comprises a fifth part 12 disposed between the other end of the "U" forming the base loop 2, and the stuffing loop 5.
  • these two parts 11 and 12 of the flexible structure have a substantially triangular overall shape, with respective horizontal sides 11a, 12a, respective rear sides 11b, 12b (not shown in Figure 1 but shown in Figure 2), and respective front sides 1 1 c, 12c.
  • reinforcing elements referenced 19 and 20 in FIG. 2, not shown in FIG. close to the front side or sides 1 1 c and / or 12c.
  • Band 13 already mentioned above, makes it possible to score the goal line. Its first end is connected to the end of one of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop 2, and its second end is connected to the end of the other of these branches.
  • the base loop 2 and the feed loop 5 cooperate at the two opposite points of intersection 14 and 17, so as to allow a displacement of these intersection points 14 and 17.
  • FIGS. 3a to 3c schematic representations of the device 1 respectively in a first position, in an intermediate position during the displacement of the intersection points 14 and 17, and in a second position. after this move.
  • the device 1 In the first position, as shown in Figure 3a, the device 1 has a height H1 and a depth P1.
  • This height H1 and this depth P1 are modified during the displacement of the intersection points 14 and 17, in particular by moving the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2, as shown schematically in Figure 3b.
  • the device 1 In this second position, the device 1 has a height H2 greater than its height H1 in the first position shown in Figure 3a.
  • the device 1 has a depth P2 less than its depth P1 in the first position shown in Figure 3a.
  • Figure 2 shows the device 1 presented above with reference to Figure 1, but this time in view of back, and with some additional details relating in particular to the flexible structure.
  • the base loop 2 in the shape of a "U" open towards the front, with its front part 3 and its rear part 4.
  • a handle 18 At the top of the feed loop 5 is formed a handle 18, at a place where the sheath 8d is interrupted, the arch then not passing in this sheath 8d and thus being bare.
  • an opening may be created in the first portion 8 of the flexible structure to form this handle, for example part 8b.
  • the arch remains guided and protected by the sheath 8d.
  • the second part 9 of the flexible structure is not shown in FIG. 2 for the sake of clarity. This is also the case of the band 13 marking the goal line.
  • This third portion 10 is provided with a pocket 15 for storing objects, such as keys, a watch, during play.
  • This pocket 15 can be closed by a zipper type closure for example.
  • This pocket 15 may be removable (for example "scratched"), or reported by sewing on the third portion 10 of the flexible structure.
  • This pocket 15 preferably opens out of the volume V of the nozzle, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the fourth 11 and fifth 12 parts of the flexible structure substantially triangular overall shape, respectively disposed between the front portions 3 of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop, and the loop of 5.
  • FIG. 2 shows the reinforcing elements 19 and 20 inserted into, or attached to, respectively the fourth 11 and the fifth 12 parts of the flexible structure, along or near their respective front sides 11c and 12C, to stiffen them.
  • These reinforcing elements are preferably foldable or flexible so that they do not constitute discomfort during folding of the device.
  • These fourth 1 1 and fifth 12 parts are provided with pockets 16 and 21, for storing objects, such as keys, or a watch, during the game.
  • These pockets 16, 21 can be closed by closures type to slide for example.
  • these pockets 16, 21 can be removable (for example “scratched"), or reported by stitching respectively on the fourth and fifth portions 11, 12 of the flexible structure.
  • These pockets 16, 21 also preferably open towards the outside of the volume V of the nozzle, as is the case in FIG.
  • these pockets could open towards the inside of the volume V of the embut.
  • fastening elements such as eyelets, preferably reported by stitching, intended to receive fastening sardines (not shown in Figures 1 and 2).
  • the folding of the device 1 can be done in a known manner, for example by bringing the respective ends of the base loops 2 and the filler 5 towards each other, then applying one or more appropriate twists, until forming coils that can be stacked to give the assembly a general shape of a flat disc.
  • the turns can be constrained by a strap (to avoid inadvertent redeployment). This flat disk can then be inserted into a transport and protection case.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a self-deploying game device intended to receive an object, such as a ball. The invention includes a structure comprising arch frames consisting of a base hoop having a front part in a horizontal plane and a rear part and a cavity-forming hoop having a rear part in a horizontal plane and a front part in a plane forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal plane. The invention also includes a flexible structure comprising a first taut part inside the cavity-forming hoop and a second taut part inside the rear part of the cavity-forming hoop. In the deployed position, the front part of the base hoop rests on the ground, while the tension in the flexible structure is such that the base hoop, the cavity-forming hoop, the flexible structure and the ground define a volume that can receive the ball, the inlet of which is defined by the front part of the cavity-forming hoop.

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DISPOSITIF DE JEU AUTO-DEPLOYABLE SELF-DEPLOYABLE GAME DEVICE
La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de jeu autodéployable destiné à recevoir un objet. Ce dispositif trouve notamment son application aux jeux de balle, dans lesquels l'objectif est d'expédier la balle dans un embut, cette balle étant en quelque sorte capturée dans un volume défini dans l'embut.The present invention relates to a self-expanding play device for receiving an object. This device is particularly applicable to ball games, in which the objective is to send the ball into a dock, this bullet being somehow captured in a defined volume in the embut.
On connaît des dispositifs de jeu de balle auto-déployables qui présentent l'intérêt d'être faciles à déployer et à replier, qui sont donc particulièrement utilisés pour installer temporairement une aire de jeu de balle, et qui sont facilement transportables, une fois repliés, d'un endroit à un autre.There are known self-expanding ball game devices that have the advantage of being easy to deploy and fold, which are therefore particularly used to temporarily install a ball game area, and which are easily transportable, once folded , from one place to another.
C'est le cas par exemple du dispositif décrit dans le document EP 0 766 582. Ce dispositif présente une structure en arceau avec un élément flexible formant une structure sensiblement circulaire. Cette structure présente deux coudes opposés orientés dans la même direction et formant un angle de 90° environ.This is the case for example of the device described in EP 0 766 582. This device has a hoop structure with a flexible element forming a substantially circular structure. This structure has two opposing elbows oriented in the same direction and forming an angle of about 90 °.
Une bande de fixation est tendue entre les deux coudes pour assurer le maintien de l'élément flexible en position cintrée dans laquelle cet élément flexible forme un « U » horizontal et un « U » vertical destiné à recevoir la balle. Par ailleurs, un filet s'étend entre ce « U » horizontal et ce « U >> vertical.A fastening strip is stretched between the two elbows to maintain the flexible element in the bent position in which this flexible element forms a horizontal "U" and a vertical "U" for receiving the ball. In addition, a net extends between this horizontal "U" and this vertical "U".
Un des problèmes posé par ce type de dispositif est qu'il n'est pas suffisamment stable, notamment lorsqu'une balle est envoyée à grande vitesse dans l'embut.One of the problems posed by this type of device is that it is not stable enough, especially when a bullet is sent at high speed into the dock.
On connaît par ailleurs du document WO 02/074399 un dispositif auto-déployable, destiné à la pratique du golf, comportant deux boucles fermées.Also known from WO 02/074399 a self-deployable device for golf practice, having two closed loops.
La première boucle définit un contour horizontal, avec une portion horizontale. La deuxième boucle est connectée à deux côtés opposés de la première boucle et présente une première portion verticale et sensiblement perpendiculaire à la portion horizontale de la première boucle. L'autre portion de la deuxième boucle est horizontale et se trouve à proximité de la portion horizontale de la première boucle.The first loop defines a horizontal contour, with a horizontal portion. The second loop is connected to two opposite sides of the first loop and has a first vertical portion and substantially perpendicular to the horizontal portion of the first loop. The other portion of the second loop is horizontal and is close to the horizontal portion of the first loop.
Un panneau de base est tendu à l'intérieur de la portion horizontale de la première boucle, cette portion horizontale de la première boucle étant située au-dessus de la portion horizontale de la deuxième boucle.A base panel is stretched within the horizontal portion of the first loop, this horizontal portion of the first loop being located above the horizontal portion of the second loop.
Ici encore, bien que reposant sur une structure à deux boucles, donc plus stable que le dispositif décrit dans EP 0 766 582, un tel dispositif a toujours tendance à basculer vers l'arrière surtout lorsqu'une balle est envoyée à grande vitesse dans la portion verticale de la deuxième boucle.Here again, although based on a structure with two loops, and therefore more stable than the device described in EP 0 766 582, such a device always tends to tilt backwards, especially when a bullet is sent at high speed into the vertical portion of the second loop.
En outre, un tel dispositif n'offre pas un véritable volume de capture de balle pour former un embut, tel que le nécessite par exemple un jeu ou un sport comme le football.In addition, such a device does not offer a real volume of ball catch to form an embut, as required for example a game or a sport like football.
En effet, en particulier en ce qui concerne le dispositif décrit dans WO 02/074399, celui-ci étant destiné à la pratique du golf, il est nécessaire que la balle n'entre pas en contact avec le sol. Ainsi, ce dispositif présente une structure flexible tendue à l'intérieur de la structure en arceaux.Indeed, particularly with regard to the device described in WO 02/074399, the latter being intended for the practice of golf, it is necessary that the ball does not come into contact with the ground. Thus, this device has a flexible structure stretched inside the arch structure.
Dans une première variante (voir par exemple figures 6 et 7 de ce document), la structure flexible comprend une première partie tendue entre la partie avant (sensiblement verticale) de la deuxième boucle et la partie arrière de la première boucle. Cette partie arrière de la deuxième boucle n'est pas horizontale et ne repose pas sur le sol.In a first variant (see for example Figures 6 and 7 of this document), the flexible structure comprises a first portion stretched between the front portion (substantially vertical) of the second loop and the rear portion of the first loop. This rear part of the second loop is not horizontal and does not rest on the ground.
Dans une autre variante (voir par exemple figure 11 de ce document), la structure flexible comprend une première partie tendue entre la partie avant (sensiblement verticale) de la deuxième boucle et la partie arrière de cette même deuxième boucle. Cette partie arrière de la première boucle n'est pas horizontale et ne repose pas sur le sol.In another variant (see for example Figure 11 of this document), the flexible structure comprises a first portion stretched between the front portion (substantially vertical) of the second loop and the rear portion of the same second loop. This back part of the first loop is not horizontal and does not rest on the ground.
D'autre part, dans chacune de ces variantes, la structure flexible présente une deuxième partie tendue à l'intérieur de la partie arrière inclinée et constituant une surface de réception de la balle.On the other hand, in each of these variants, the flexible structure has a second portion stretched inside the rear portion inclined and constituting a receiving surface of the ball.
Avec une telle structure flexible dont d'une part une première partie est toujours tendue entre la partie avant de la deuxième boucle et une partie arrière de la première ou deuxième boucle non horizontale, et d'autre part l'autre partie est tendue à l'arrière dans un plan incliné par rapport au sol, la balle n'entre effectivement pas en contact avec le sol et sort naturellement du volume de capture défini par l'ensemble après y être rentrée.With such a flexible structure, on the one hand a first part is always stretched between the front part of the second loop and a rear part of the first or second non-horizontal loop, and on the other hand the other part is stretched to the right. rear in a plane inclined relative to the ground, the ball does not actually come into contact with the ground and naturally comes out of the capture volume defined by the set after being returned.
Dans ce dispositif, le volume de capture est donc défini par une cavité qui n'entre pas en contact avec le sol, destinée à renvoyer la balle après qu'elle y a pénétrée.In this device, the capture volume is defined by a cavity that does not contact the ground, intended to return the ball after it has entered.
La stabilité de la structure nécessite alors l'utilisation de sangles latérales et arrières, qui sont suffisantes dans la mesure où la force avec laquelle une balle de golf pénètre dans le volume de capture n'est pas très élevée.The stability of the structure then requires the use of side and back straps, which are sufficient to the extent that the force with which a golf ball enters the capture volume is not very high.
Ce dispositif est donc compliqué, notamment en raison de l'utilisation de ces sangles supplémentaires destinées à assurer la stabilité de l'ensemble. De plus, il n'est pas adapté à la pratique d'un sport tel que le football, dans lequel la balle peut pénétrée dans le volume de capture avec une grande force, dans la mesure où il n'offre pas un véritable volume de capture de balle pour former un embut qui soit stable.This device is complicated, especially because of the use of these additional straps to ensure the stability of the assembly. In addition, it is not suited to the practice of a sport such as football, in which the ball can penetrate the capture volume with great force, to the extent that it does not offer a real volume of catching bullet to form an embutment that is stable.
Le problème qui se pose alors est donc de disposer d'un dispositif auto-déployable de jeu de balle qui soit particulièrement adapté à des jeux nécessitant un véritable volume de capture de balle pour former un embut, mais qui soit stable.The problem that arises then is to have a self-expanding ball game device that is particularly suitable for games requiring a real volume of ball catch to form an embut, but which is stable.
L'objet de l'invention est donc d'apporter une solution aux problèmes précités parmi d'autres problèmes.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a solution to the aforementioned problems among other problems.
L'invention se rapporte ainsi à un dispositif de jeu auto-deployable, destiné à recevoir un objet, notamment une balle.The invention thus relates to a self-deployable game device for receiving an object, in particular a ball.
Le dispositif comprend une structure en arceaux comportant une boucle de base et une boucle d'embut. La boucle de base présente une partie avant dans un plan sensiblement horizontal et une partie arrière.The device comprises an arch structure comprising a base loop and a stuffing loop. The base loop has a front portion in a substantially horizontal plane and a rear portion.
La boucle d'embut présente une partie arrière dans un plan sensiblement horizontal avec deux parties latérales et une partie avant dans un plan formant un angle non nul avec le plan horizontal.The feed loop has a rear portion in a substantially horizontal plane with two lateral portions and a front portion in a plane forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal plane.
De façon caractéristique, le dispositif comprend en outre une structure flexible. Cette structure flexible comporte au moins une première partie et une deuxième partie.Typically, the device further comprises a flexible structure. This flexible structure comprises at least a first portion and a second portion.
La première partie de cette structure flexible est tendue à l'intérieur d'au moins une partie de la boucle d'embut, entre la partie avant de cette boucle d'embut et la partie arrière de cette boucle d'embut ou de la boucle de base.The first part of this flexible structure is stretched inside at least a part of the loading loop, between the front part of this end loop and the rear part of this end loop or the buckle. basic.
La deuxième partie de la structure flexible est tendue à l'intérieur d'au moins une portion de la partie arrière de la boucle d'embut, entre les deux parties latérales de cette partie arrière de la boucle d'embut.The second portion of the flexible structure is stretched within at least a portion of the rear portion of the feed loop, between the two side portions of this rear portion of the feed loop.
En position déployée, au moins la partie avant de la boucle de base repose sur le sol, et la tension des deux parties de la structure flexible est telle que la boucle de base, la boucle d'embut, la première partie de la structure flexible, ainsi que le sol sur lequel repose le dispositif, définissent un volume (V) de capture de l'objet dont l'entrée est délimitée au moins partiellement par la partie avant de la boucle d'embut.In the deployed position, at least the front part of the base loop rests on the ground, and the tension of the two parts of the flexible structure is such that the base loop, the stuffing loop, the first part of the flexible structure , as well as the ground on which the device rests, define a volume (V) for capturing the object, the entry of which is delimited at least partially by the front part of the stuffing loop.
Le fait que le volume (V) de capture soit en partie délimité par le sol et que la deuxième partie de la structure flexible soit tendue dans la partie arrière de la boucle d'embut sensiblement horizontale, permet d'obtenir un véritable volume de capture adapté à la pratique d'un sport tel que le football dans lequel la force avec laquelle la balle peut pénétrer dans l'embut nécessite une bonne stabilité et une capture efficace de la balle.The fact that the volume (V) capture is partially delimited by the ground and the second part of the flexible structure is stretched in the rear part of the substantially horizontal feed loop, provides a real capture volume adapted to the practice of a sport such as football in which the force with which the ball can penetrate the embutment requires good stability and effective capture of the ball.
Le dispositif de jeu est présenté ci-dessous dans un certain nombre de variantes, qui peuvent être prises seules ou en combinaisons quelconques.The game device is presented below in a number of variants, which can be taken alone or in any combination.
La partie avant de la boucle d'embut peut être dans un plan sensiblement vertical et à l'aplomb de l'extrémité avant de la boucle de base.The front part of the stuffing loop can be in a plane substantially vertical and in line with the front end of the base loop.
La structure en arceaux peut comprendre un seul arceau croisé en sorte de former la boucle de base et la boucle d'embut.The hoop structure may comprise a single crossed arch so as to form the base loop and the stuffing loop.
La structure flexible peut comprendre une troisième partie disposée entre les parties arrières respectives des boucles de base et d'embut.The flexible structure may include a third portion disposed between the respective rear portions of the base and filler loops.
De préférence alors, la troisième partie de la structure flexible est pourvue d'une poche de stockage pour stocker un ou plusieurs objets quelconques.Preferably then, the third portion of the flexible structure is provided with a storage pocket for storing any one or more objects.
Cette poche de stockage peut être rapportée par couture sur la troisième partie de la structure flexible. Elle peut également être amovible.This storage pocket can be reported by stitching on the third part of the flexible structure. It can also be removable.
La première partie de la structure flexible peut être raccordée directement à la partie arrière de la boucle de base.The first part of the flexible structure can be connected directly to the rear part of the base loop.
La première partie de la structure flexible peut être raccordée directement à la partie arrière de la boucle d'embut.The first part of the flexible structure can be connected directly to the rear part of the feed loop.
La boucle d'embut peut être fermée et la boucle de base peut former un « U » ouvert en sa partie avant.The stuffing loop can be closed and the base loop can form a "U" open in its front part.
De préférence alors, la structure flexible comprend une quatrième et une cinquième parties. Ces quatrième et une cinquième parties sont disposées respectivement entre d'une part les extrémités avant des branches du « U » formant la boucle de base, et d'autre part la boucle d'embut.Preferably then, the flexible structure comprises fourth and fifth portions. These fourth and fifth parts are respectively disposed between on the one hand the front ends of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop, and on the other hand the stuffing loop.
De préférence encore, la quatrième et/ou la cinquième partie de la structure flexible présentent une forme sensiblement triangulaire avec un côté horizontal, un côté arrière, et un côté avant faisant un angle non nul avec le côté horizontal. Le côté avant est alors pourvu d'un élément de renfort, en sorte de rigidifier en partie la quatrième et/ou la cinquième partie.More preferably, the fourth and / or fifth portion of the flexible structure has a substantially triangular shape with a horizontal side, a back side, and a front side forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal side. The front side is then provided with a reinforcing element, so as to rigidify in part the fourth and / or fifth part.
Cet élément de renfort est de préférence flexible ou pliable.This reinforcing element is preferably flexible or foldable.
Cette quatrième et/ou cette cinquième partie de la structure flexible sont pourvues d'une poche de stockage pour stocker un ou plusieurs objets quelconques.This fourth and / or fifth portion of the flexible structure is provided with a storage pocket for storing one or more any objects.
La ou les poches de stockage sont alors de préférence rapportées par couture sur la quatrième et/ou la cinquième partie de la structure flexible. Elles peuvent être également amovibles.The storage pocket (s) are then preferably sewn onto the fourth and / or fifth part of the flexible structure. They can also be removable.
Le dispositif peut comprendre une bande dont la première extrémité est reliée à l'extrémité de la première branche du « U » formant la boucle de base et la deuxième extrémité est reliée à l'extrémité de la deuxième branche du « U » formant la boucle de base, en sorte de marquer une ligne pouvant servir de ligne de but.The device may comprise a band whose first end is connected to the end of the first branch of the "U" forming the base loop and the second end is connected to the end of the second branch of the "U" forming the loop. basic, in order to mark a line that can serve as a goal line.
De préférence, au moins une des parties de la structure flexible est constituée d'une matrice textile et/ou de bandes textiles.Preferably, at least one of the parts of the flexible structure consists of a textile matrix and / or textile strips.
De préférence encore, la boucle de base et la boucle d'embut coopèrent au niveau de deux points d'intersection opposés, par glissement permettant de décaler ces points d'intersection vers l'avant ou l'arrière de la boucle d'embut, en sorte d'ajuster la hauteur (H) et/ou la profondeur (P) du volume (V) de capture de l'objet.More preferably, the base loop and the feed loop cooperate at two opposite points of intersection, by sliding to shift these points of intersection to the front or rear of the feed loop, so as to adjust the height (H) and / or the depth (P) of the capture volume (V) of the object.
Le dispositif peut comprendre un ou plusieurs éléments de fixation sur l'une au moins des parties de la structure flexible, à proximité de la boucle de base et/ou de la boucle d'embut.The device may comprise one or more fasteners on at least one part of the flexible structure, near the base loop and / or the feed loop.
Ces éléments de fixation sont alors des éléments de type « œillets » destinés à recevoir des éléments de type « sardine » de fixation, de préférence rapportés par couture sur l'une au moins des parties de la structure flexible.These fastening elements are then elements of the type "eyelets" intended to receive elements of the "sardine" fixing type, preferably reported by stitching on at least one part of the flexible structure.
La partie avant de la boucle d'embut peut présenter, en son sommet, une poignée.The front portion of the feed loop may have, at its top, a handle.
Cette poignée peut être formée par une portion de la boucle d'embut en laquelle la première partie de la structure flexible n'est pas rattachée.This handle may be formed by a portion of the feed loop in which the first portion of the flexible structure is not attached.
Ainsi, le dispositif de l'invention permet avantageusement de disposer, une fois déplié, d'un véritable volume de capture d'une balle formant un embut, tel que requis pour des jeux de balles comme le football par exemple.Thus, the device of the invention advantageously allows to have, once unfolded, a real capture volume of a ball forming an embut, as required for ball games such as football for example.
La mise en volume est assurée par la coopération entre la boucle de base, la boucle d'embut et au moins une partie de la structure flexible.The setting volume is provided by the cooperation between the base loop, the feed loop and at least a portion of the flexible structure.
Ce dispositif est aisément repliable. Il est également aisément transportable tant en position déployée que repliée.This device is easily foldable. It is also easily transportable both deployed and folded position.
Par ailleurs, la coopération entre la boucle de base et la boucle d'embut, contraintes par la tension d'au moins une partie de la structure flexible, assure une bonne stabilité du dispositif, même lorsqu'il n'est pas fixé au sol.Furthermore, the cooperation between the base loop and the feed loop, constrained by the tension of at least a portion of the flexible structure, ensures good stability of the device, even when it is not fixed to the ground .
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement et de manière complète à la lecture de la description ci- après des variantes préférées de réalisation du dispositif, lesquelles sont données à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et en référence aux dessins annexés suivants. figure 1 : représente schématiquement un exemple du dispositif de l'invention en vue de profil, figure 2 : représente schématiquement l'exemple de la figure 1 en vue de face, avec quelques détails relatifs à la structure flexible, figures 3a à 3c : représentent schématiquement l'exemple de la figure 1 , respectivement dans une première position, dans une position intermédiaire, et dans une deuxième position.Other features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly and completely on reading the following description of the preferred embodiments of the device, which are given by way of non-limiting examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. following. FIG. 1: schematically represents an example of the device of the invention in profile view, FIG. 2: schematically represents the example of FIG. 1 in front view, with some details relating to the flexible structure, FIGS. 3a to 3c show schematically the example of Figure 1, respectively in a first position, in an intermediate position, and in a second position.
On retrouve donc sur la figure 1 le dispositif de jeu 1 autodéployable de l'invention, en position déployée, avec une structure en arceaux qui comprend une boucle de base 2 et une boucle d'embut 5.Thus, FIG. 1 shows the self-expanding play device 1 of the invention, in the deployed position, with an arch structure which comprises a base loop 2 and a stuffing loop 5.
Dans cet exemple de réalisation, la boucle d'embut 5 est une boucle fermée, et la boucle de base présente une forme de « U » ouvert vers l'avant. Ce « U » pourrait toutefois être ouvert vers l'arrière au lieu de l'être vers l'avant.In this embodiment, the burst loop 5 is a closed loop, and the base loop has a shape of "U" open towards the front. This "U" could, however, be opened backward instead of forward.
Par ailleurs, la boucle d'embut pourrait présenter une forme de « U » ouvert vers l'arrière ou vers l'avant.Moreover, the embut loop could have a form of "U" open backwards or forwards.
On pourrait aussi envisager que la boucle de base soit une boucle fermée.One could also consider that the basic loop is a closed loop.
Les deux boucles de base 2 et d'embut 5 se croisent en deux points d'intersection, respectivement 14 et 17.The two basic loops 2 and 5 embankment intersect at two points of intersection, respectively 14 and 17.
La boucle de base 2 présente une partie avant 3 qui se trouve dans un plan sensiblement horizontal, ou plan du sol sur lequel le dispositif est destiné à reposer. Cette boucle de base 2 présente également une partie arrière 4.The base loop 2 has a front portion 3 which lies in a substantially horizontal plane, or plane of the ground on which the device is intended to rest. This basic loop 2 also has a rear portion 4.
On entend par partie avant 3 de la boucle de base 2, la partie 3 de cette boucle de base 2 qui se trouve en avant des points d'intersection 14 et 17 entre la boucle de base 2 et la boucle d'embut 5.Front portion 3 of the base loop 2, the part 3 of this base loop 2 which is in front of the points of intersection 14 and 17 between the base loop 2 and the stuffing loop 5.
D'autre part, on entend par partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2, la partie 4 de cette boucle de base 2 qui se trouve en arrière des points d'intersection 14 et 17 entre la boucle de base 2 et la boucle d'embut 5.On the other hand, rear portion 4 of the base loop 2, the part 4 of this base loop 2 which is behind the points of intersection 14 and 17 between the base loop 2 and the control loop 5.
La boucle d'embut 5 présente une partie arrière 7 dans un plan sensiblement horizontal, ou plan du sol sur lequel le dispositif est destiné à reposer.The feed loop 5 has a rear portion 7 in a substantially horizontal plane, or plane of the ground on which the device is intended to rest.
Cette partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5 présente deux parties latérales 7a et 7b.This rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5 has two lateral portions 7a and 7b.
La boucle d'embut 5 présente également une partie avant 6.The loading loop 5 also has a front portion 6.
On entend par partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5, la partie 6 de cette boucle d'embut 5 qui se trouve en avant des points d'intersection 14 et 17 entre la boucle de base 2 et la boucle d'embut 5.Front portion 6 of the burst loop 5 is understood to mean the portion 6 of this loading loop 5 which lies in front of the intersection points 14 and 17 between the base loop 2 and the feed loop 5 .
D'autre part, on entend par partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5, la partie 7 de cette boucle d'embut 5 qui se trouve en arrière des points d'intersection 14 et 17 entre la boucle de base 2 et la boucleOn the other hand, by the rear part 7 of the feed loop 5 is meant the part 7 of this feed loop 5 which is behind the points of intersection 14 and 17 between the base loop 2 and the loop
Dans l'exemple représenté à la figure 1 , cette partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5 est dans un plan sensiblement vertical, ou perpendiculaire au plan du sol, et à l'aplomb de l'extrémité avant de la boucle de base 2. Autrement dit, la projection de l'extrémité supérieure 6a de la boucle d'embut 5 coïncide sensiblement avec l'extrémité avant de la boucle de base 2, matérialisée sur la figure 1 par la ligne 13.In the example shown in FIG. 1, this front portion 6 of the feed loop 5 is in a substantially vertical plane, or perpendicular to the ground plane, and in line with the front end of the base loop. 2. In other words, the projection of the upper end 6a of the burst loop 5 coincides substantially with the front end of the base loop 2, shown in Figure 1 by the line 13.
Plus généralement, la partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5 est dans un plan formant un angle non nul avec le plan horizontal. La projection de l'extrémité supérieure de la boucle d'embut 5 au sol est alors soit en retrait de l'extrémité avant de la boucle de base 2, soit en avant de celle-ci.More generally, the front portion 6 of the feed loop 5 is in a plane forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal plane. The projection of the upper end of the grounding loop 5 is then either set back from the front end of the base loop 2, or in front of it.
La structure en arceaux peut comprendre un unique arceau croisé en sorte de former cette boucle de base 2 et cette boucle d'embut 5. Ou bien, il peut s'agir de deux arceaux distincts, tel que représenté à la figure 1.The arch structure may comprise a single crossed arch so as to form this base loop 2 and this end loop 5. Or, it may be two separate arches, as shown in Figure 1.
Entre les deux boucles de base 2 et d'embut 5, est tendue une structure flexible.Between the two base loops 2 and 5, is stretched a flexible structure.
Plus précisément, à l'intérieur de la boucle d'embut 5 est tendue une première partie 8, qui peut être du type matrice textile (filet) ou bandes textiles ou un mélange des deux comme on le verra plus loin relativement à la figure 2.More specifically, inside the stuffing loop 5 is stretched a first part 8, which may be of the textile matrix type (mesh) or textile strips or a mixture of the two as will be seen later with respect to FIG. .
Cette première partie 8 de la structure flexible est tendue à l'intérieur de la partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5 et à l'intérieur de la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2. Elle est donc raccordée directement à cette partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2.This first part 8 of the flexible structure is stretched inside the front part 6 of the stuffing loop 5 and inside the rear part 4 of the base loop 2. It is therefore directly connected to this part. back part 4 of the basic loop 2.
Toutefois, on peut envisager de raccorder cette première partie 8 de la structure flexible directement à la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5, la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2 étant alors libre ou raccordée à la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5 par une autre partie 10 de la structure flexible que l'on présentera plus loin.However, it is conceivable to connect this first portion 8 of the flexible structure directly to the rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5, the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2 then being free or connected to the rear portion 7 of the filling loop 5 by another part 10 of the flexible structure that will be presented later.
On notera qu'il n'est pas nécessaire que la première partie 8 de la structure flexible soit tendue à l'intérieur de la totalité de la partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5, a fortiori à l'intérieur de la totalité de la boucle d'embut 5.Note that it is not necessary that the first portion 8 of the flexible structure is stretched inside the entire front portion 6 of the burst loop 5, let alone inside the entire of the burst loop 5.
Il suffit en effet que cette première partie 8 de la structure flexible soit tendue entre une portion de la partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5 et une portion de la partie arrière 7 de cette boucle d'embut 5, ou de la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2.It suffices indeed that this first part 8 of the flexible structure is stretched between a portion of the front portion 6 of the feed loop 5 and a portion of the rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5, or the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2.
Par ailleurs, cette structure flexible comprend une deuxième partie 9 qui est tendue à l'intérieur de la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5, entre les deux parties latérales 7a et 7b de cette partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5.Moreover, this flexible structure comprises a second part 9 which is stretched inside the rear part 7 of the stuffing loop 5, between the two lateral parts 7a and 7b of this rear part 7 of the stuffing loop. 5.
On notera également qu'il n'est pas nécessaire que cette deuxième partie 9 de la structure flexible soit tendue à l'intérieur de la totalité de la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5.Note also that it is not necessary that this second portion 9 of the flexible structure is stretched within the entire rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5.
Il suffit en effet que cette deuxième partie 9 de la structure flexible soit tendue à l'intérieur d'une portion de la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5, entre ses deux parties latérales 7a et 7b.It is sufficient that this second portion 9 of the flexible structure is stretched within a portion of the rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5 between its two side portions 7a and 7b.
Les arceaux ou l'arceau formant les boucles de base 2 et d'embut 3 passent de préférence et au moins en partie dans un fourreau non représenté sur la figure 1.The hoops or the arch forming the base loops 2 and 3 preferably pass and at least partly in a sheath not shown in Figure 1.
Ce fourreau est en partie représenté sur la figure 2 mais non référencé.This sleeve is partly shown in Figure 2 but not referenced.
Dans ce cas, la structure flexible pourra être raccordées aux différentes parties concernées des boucles de base 2 et d'embut 5 par exemple par couture sur le fourreau précité.In this case, the flexible structure may be connected to the various parts concerned of the base loops 2 and 5, for example by stitching on the aforementioned sleeve.
En position déployée, telle que représentée à la figure 1 , le dispositif 1 présente la forme d'une « cage de but », particulièrement adaptée à l'utilisation pour un jeu de balle tel que le football.In the deployed position, as shown in Figure 1, the device 1 has the form of a "goal cage", particularly suitable for use for a game of ball such as football.
En effet, la partie avant 3 de la boucle de base 2 repose sur le sol, et la tension des deux parties 8 et 9 de la structure flexible est telle que la boucle de base 2, la boucle d'embut 5, la première partie 8 de la structure flexible et le sol sur lequel repose le dispositif 1 , définissent un volume V de capture de la balle.Indeed, the front part 3 of the base loop 2 rests on the ground, and the tension of the two parts 8 and 9 of the flexible structure is such that the base loop 2, the stuffing loop 5, the first part 8 of the flexible structure and the ground on which the device 1 is based, define a volume V of capture of the ball.
L'entrée de ce volume est délimitée en partie par la partie avant 6 de la boucle d'embut 5. La boucle d'embut 5 définit ainsi la hauteur et la profondeur de l'embut.The entry of this volume is delimited in part by the front part 6 of the stuffing loop 5. The loading loop 5 thus defines the height and the depth of the embut.
La boucle de base 2 assure la stabilité et le caractère auto-portant du dispositif 1 , et évite notamment le basculement de ce dispositif 1 vers l'avant.The base loop 2 ensures the stability and the self-supporting nature of the device 1, and in particular avoids the tilting of this device 1 forward.
La structure flexible exerce la contrainte sur la structure en arceaux permettant de donner la forme voulue au dispositif 1 et permet d'arrêter la balle lorsque celle-ci est lancée dans l'embut.The flexible structure exerts stress on the arch structure to give the desired shape to the device 1 and stops the ball when it is launched into the dock.
Comme déjà introduit plus haut, la structure flexible peut comprendre une troisième partie 10 disposée entre la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2 et la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5.As already introduced above, the flexible structure may comprise a third part 10 disposed between the rear part 4 of the base loop 2 and the rear part 7 of the stuffing loop 5.
Idéalement, cette troisième partie s'étend du point d'intersection 14 au point d'intersection opposé 17, en passant par l'extrémité arrière du dispositif 1.Ideally, this third part extends from the point of intersection 14 to the opposite point of intersection 17, passing through the rear end of the device 1.
La structure flexible comprend également une quatrième partie 11 disposée entre une des extrémité avant du « U » formant la boucle de base 2, et la boucle d'embut 5.The flexible structure also includes a fourth portion 11 disposed between one of the front ends of the "U" forming the base loop 2, and the stuffing loop 5.
Symétrique à cette quatrième partie 11 , la structure flexible comprend une cinquième partie 12 disposée entre l'autre extrémité avant du « U » formant la boucle de base 2, et la boucle d'embut 5.Symmetrical to this fourth part 11, the flexible structure comprises a fifth part 12 disposed between the other end of the "U" forming the base loop 2, and the stuffing loop 5.
Comme on peut le voir schématiquement sur la figure 1 , ces deux parties 11 et 12 de la structure flexible présentent une forme d'ensemble sensiblement triangulaire, avec des côtés horizontaux respectifs 11a, 12a, des côtés arrières respectifs 11 b, 12b (non représentés sur la figure 1 mais représentés sur la figure 2), et des côtés avant respectifs 1 1 c, 12c.As can be seen schematically in Figure 1, these two parts 11 and 12 of the flexible structure have a substantially triangular overall shape, with respective horizontal sides 11a, 12a, respective rear sides 11b, 12b (not shown in Figure 1 but shown in Figure 2), and respective front sides 1 1 c, 12c.
Afin de rigidifier chacune ou au moins l'une de ces parties 1 1 et 12 de la structure flexible, on peut insérer des éléments de renfort (référencés 19 et 20 sur la figure 2, non représentés sur la figure 1 ), le long ou à proximité du ou des côtés avants 1 1 c et/ou 12c.In order to stiffen each or at least one of these parts 1 1 and 12 of the flexible structure, it is possible to insert reinforcing elements (referenced 19 and 20 in FIG. 2, not shown in FIG. close to the front side or sides 1 1 c and / or 12c.
La bande 13, déjà mentionnée plus haut, permet de marquer la ligne de but. Sa première extrémité est reliée à l'extrémité de l'une des branches du « U » formant la boucle de base 2, et sa deuxième extrémité est reliée à l'extrémité de l'autre de ces branches.Band 13, already mentioned above, makes it possible to score the goal line. Its first end is connected to the end of one of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop 2, and its second end is connected to the end of the other of these branches.
La boucle de base 2 et la boucle d'embut 5 coopèrent au niveau des deux points d'intersection opposés 14 et 17, en sorte de permettre un déplacement de ces points d'intersection 14 et 17.The base loop 2 and the feed loop 5 cooperate at the two opposite points of intersection 14 and 17, so as to allow a displacement of these intersection points 14 and 17.
Ainsi en bougeant la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2, les point d'intersection 14 et 17 se déplacent, générant une augmentation ou une diminution de la profondeur P et de la hauteur H du dispositif, et par conséquent du volume V de capture.Thus by moving the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2, the intersection point 14 and 17 move, generating an increase or decrease in the depth P and the height H of the device, and therefore the volume V of capture.
C'est ce qui est représenté dans l'enchaînement des figures 3a à 3c, représentations schématiques du dispositif 1 respectivement dans une première position, dans une position intermédiaire au cours du déplacement des points d'intersection 14 et 17, et dans une deuxième position après ce déplacement.This is represented in the sequence of FIGS. 3a to 3c, schematic representations of the device 1 respectively in a first position, in an intermediate position during the displacement of the intersection points 14 and 17, and in a second position. after this move.
Dans la première position, telle que représentée à la figure 3a, le dispositif 1 présente une hauteur H1 et une profondeur P1 .In the first position, as shown in Figure 3a, the device 1 has a height H1 and a depth P1.
Cette hauteur H1 et cette profondeur P1 sont modifiées au cours du déplacement des points d'intersection 14 et 17, notamment en bougeant la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2, tel que cela est schématisé sur la figure 3b.This height H1 and this depth P1 are modified during the displacement of the intersection points 14 and 17, in particular by moving the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2, as shown schematically in Figure 3b.
Enfin, après un certain déplacement de ces deux points d'intersection 14 et 17, le dispositif 2 se retrouve dans la deuxième position représentée à la figure 3c.Finally, after a certain displacement of these two intersection points 14 and 17, the device 2 is found in the second position shown in Figure 3c.
Dans cette deuxième position, le dispositif 1 présente une hauteur H2 supérieure à sa hauteur H1 dans la première position représentée à la figure 3a.In this second position, the device 1 has a height H2 greater than its height H1 in the first position shown in Figure 3a.
Par ailleurs, dans cette deuxième position, le dispositif 1 présente une profondeur P2 inférieure à sa profondeur P1 dans la première position représentée à la figure 3a.Furthermore, in this second position, the device 1 has a depth P2 less than its depth P1 in the first position shown in Figure 3a.
Il peut en résulter une variation du volume V de capture car la diminution de profondeur ne compense pas forcément l'augmentation de hauteur, ou l'inverse, en fonction du déplacement des points d'intersection 14 et 17.This can result in a variation of the capture volume V because the depth reduction does not necessarily compensate for the increase in height, or the opposite, depending on the displacement of the intersection points 14 and 17.
La figure 2 représente le dispositif 1 présenté ci-dessus en référence à la figure 1 , mais cette fois en vue de dos, et avec quelques détails supplémentaires relatifs notamment à la structure flexible.Figure 2 shows the device 1 presented above with reference to Figure 1, but this time in view of back, and with some additional details relating in particular to the flexible structure.
On retrouve donc la boucle de base 2 en forme de « U » ouvert vers l'avant, avec sa partie avant 3 et sa partie arrière 4.There is thus the base loop 2 in the shape of a "U" open towards the front, with its front part 3 and its rear part 4.
On retrouve par ailleurs la boucle (fermée) d'embut 5 avec sa partie avant 6 et sa partie arrière 7.We also find the loop (closed) of embut 5 with its front part 6 and its rear part 7.
La première partie 8 de la structure flexible tendue à l'intérieur de la boucle d'embut, et raccordée directement à la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2, est décomposée en une combinaison de matrices textiles ou filets 8a et 8c, et bandes textiles 8b et 8d, la partie 8d servant de fourreau dans lequel passe la boucle d'embut 5.The first part 8 of the flexible structure stretched inside the filling loop, and connected directly to the rear part 4 of the base loop 2, is decomposed into a combination of textile matrices or nets 8a and 8c, and textile strips 8b and 8d, the portion 8d serving as a sleeve through which the stuffing loop 5 passes.
Au sommet de la boucle d'embut 5 est formée une poignée 18, en un endroit où le fourreau 8d est interrompu, l'arceau ne passant alors pas dans ce fourreau 8d et étant donc nu.At the top of the feed loop 5 is formed a handle 18, at a place where the sheath 8d is interrupted, the arch then not passing in this sheath 8d and thus being bare.
Alternativement, une ouverture peut être créée dans la première partie 8 de la structure flexible pour former cette poignée, par exemple la partie 8b. Dans ce cas, l'arceau reste guidé et protégé par le fourreau 8d.Alternatively, an opening may be created in the first portion 8 of the flexible structure to form this handle, for example part 8b. In this case, the arch remains guided and protected by the sheath 8d.
Il est possible également de créer une ouverture dans le fourreau lui-même, c'est-à-dire la partie 8d de la structure flexible, sans supprimer totalement ce fourreau à l'endroit de la poignée, pour former cette poignée.It is also possible to create an opening in the sleeve itself, that is to say the portion 8d of the flexible structure, without completely removing this sleeve at the location of the handle, to form this handle.
La deuxième partie 9 de la structure flexible, telle que présentée plus haut relativement à la figure 1 , n'est pas représentée à la figure 2 par souci de clarté. Tel est le cas également de la bande 13 de marquage de la ligne de but.The second part 9 of the flexible structure, as presented above in relation to FIG. 1, is not shown in FIG. 2 for the sake of clarity. This is also the case of the band 13 marking the goal line.
Au fond de l'embut, disposée entre la partie arrière 4 de la boucle de base 2 et la partie arrière 7 de la boucle d'embut 5, on retrouve la troisième partie 10 de la structure flexible, s'étendant depuis le point d'intersection 14 jusqu'au point d'intersection opposé 17.At the bottom of the hub, disposed between the rear portion 4 of the base loop 2 and the rear portion 7 of the feed loop 5, there is the third portion 10 of the flexible structure, extending from the point intersection 14 to the opposite intersection point 17.
Cette troisième partie 10 est pourvue d'une poche 15 permettant de stocker des objets, tel que des clés, une montre, pendant le jeu. Cette poche 15 peut être fermée par une fermeture de type à glissière par exemple.This third portion 10 is provided with a pocket 15 for storing objects, such as keys, a watch, during play. This pocket 15 can be closed by a zipper type closure for example.
Cette poche 15 peut être amovible (par exemple « scratchée »), ou encore rapportée par couture sur la troisième partie 10 de la structure flexible.This pocket 15 may be removable (for example "scratched"), or reported by sewing on the third portion 10 of the flexible structure.
Cette poche 15 s'ouvre de préférence vers l'extérieur du volume V de l'embut, comme représenté à la figure 2.This pocket 15 preferably opens out of the volume V of the nozzle, as shown in FIG. 2.
Alternativement, elle pourrait s'ouvrir vers l'intérieur du volume V de l'embut.Alternatively, it could open towards the inside of the volume V of the embut.
On retrouve également sur cette figure 2 les quatrième 11 et cinquième 12 parties de la structure flexible, à forme d'ensemble sensiblement triangulaire, disposées respectivement entre les parties avant 3 des branches du « U » formant la boucle de base, et la boucle d'embut 5.Also found in this figure 2 are the fourth 11 and fifth 12 parts of the flexible structure, substantially triangular overall shape, respectively disposed between the front portions 3 of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop, and the loop of 5.
Sur la figure 2, on a représenté les éléments de renfort 19 et 20 insérés dans, ou rapportés sur, respectivement la quatrième 11 et la cinquième 12 parties de la structure flexible, le long ou a proximité de leurs côtés avant respectifs 11c et 12C, en vue de les rigidifier. Ces éléments de renfort sont de préférences pliables ou flexibles afin qu'ils ne constituent pas une gêne pendant le pliage du dispositif.FIG. 2 shows the reinforcing elements 19 and 20 inserted into, or attached to, respectively the fourth 11 and the fifth 12 parts of the flexible structure, along or near their respective front sides 11c and 12C, to stiffen them. These reinforcing elements are preferably foldable or flexible so that they do not constitute discomfort during folding of the device.
Ces quatrième 1 1 et cinquième 12 parties sont pourvues de poches 16 et 21 , permettant de stocker des objets, tel que des clés, ou encore une montre, pendant le jeu. Ces poches 16, 21 peuvent être fermées par des fermetures de type à glissière par exemple.These fourth 1 1 and fifth 12 parts are provided with pockets 16 and 21, for storing objects, such as keys, or a watch, during the game. These pockets 16, 21 can be closed by closures type to slide for example.
Comme la poche 15, ces poches 16, 21 peuvent être amovibles (par exemple « scratchées »), ou encore rapportées par couture respectivement sur les quatrième et cinquième parties 11 , 12 de la structure flexible. Ces poches 16, 21 s'ouvrent également de préférence vers l'extérieur du volume V de l'embut, comme c'est le cas à la figure 2.Like the pocket 15, these pockets 16, 21 can be removable (for example "scratched"), or reported by stitching respectively on the fourth and fifth portions 11, 12 of the flexible structure. These pockets 16, 21 also preferably open towards the outside of the volume V of the nozzle, as is the case in FIG.
Alternativement, ces poches pourraient s'ouvrir vers l'intérieur du volume V de l'embut.Alternatively, these pockets could open towards the inside of the volume V of the embut.
On peut prévoir, répartis par exemple le long de la base du dispositif 1 , dans la structure flexible de la deuxième partie 9 (les troisième 10, quatrième 11 et cinquième 12 parties par exemple), des éléments de fixation tels que des œillets, de préférence rapportés par couture, destinés à recevoir des sardines de fixation (non représentés aux figures 1 et 2).It is possible to provide, for example distributed along the base of the device 1, in the flexible structure of the second part 9 (the third 10, fourth 11 and fifth 12 parts for example), fastening elements such as eyelets, preferably reported by stitching, intended to receive fastening sardines (not shown in Figures 1 and 2).
Le pliage du dispositif 1 peut se faire de manière connue, en ramenant par exemple les extrémités respectives des boucles de base 2 et d'embut 5 l'une vers l'autre, puis en appliquant une ou plusieurs torsions appropriées, jusqu'à former des spires qui peuvent être empilées pour donner à l'ensemble une forme générale de disque plat. Les spires peuvent être contraintes par une sangle (pour éviter le redéploiement intempestif). Ce disque plat peut ensuite être inséré dans une housse de transport et de protection.The folding of the device 1 can be done in a known manner, for example by bringing the respective ends of the base loops 2 and the filler 5 towards each other, then applying one or more appropriate twists, until forming coils that can be stacked to give the assembly a general shape of a flat disc. The turns can be constrained by a strap (to avoid inadvertent redeployment). This flat disk can then be inserted into a transport and protection case.
Il est rappelé que l'ensemble de la description ci-dessus est donné à titre d'exemple et n'est pas limitatif de l'invention.It is recalled that the entire description above is given by way of example and is not limiting of the invention.
En particulier, les formes précises des différents éléments du dispositif ne sont données qu'à titre d'exemple. In particular, the precise shapes of the various elements of the device are given only by way of example.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) auto-deployable, destiné à recevoir un objet, notamment une balle, comprenant une structure en arceaux comportant une boucle de base (2) présentant une partie avant (3) dans un plan sensiblement horizontal et une partie arrière (4), et une boucle d'embut (5) présentant une partie arrière (7) dans un plan sensiblement horizontal avec deux parties latérales (7a, 7b), et une partie avant (6) dans un plan formant un angle non nul avec le plan horizontal, caractérisé en ce que :A self-deploying game device (1) for receiving an object, in particular a ball, comprising an arch structure having a base loop (2) having a front portion (3) in a substantially horizontal plane and a portion rear end (4), and an end loop (5) having a rear portion (7) in a substantially horizontal plane with two side portions (7a, 7b), and a front portion (6) in a plane forming an angle zero with the horizontal plane, characterized in that:
- il comprend en outre une structure flexible comportant au moins :it further comprises a flexible structure comprising at least:
(i) une première partie (8) tendue à l'intérieur d'au moins une partie de la boucle d'embut (5) entre la partie avant (6) de cette boucle d'embut (5) et la partie arrière (4, 7) de la boucle de base (2) ou d'embut (5),(i) a first part (8) stretched inside at least a part of the stuffing loop (5) between the front part (6) of this stuffing loop (5) and the rear part (5) ( 4, 7) of the base loop (2) or of the embut (5),
(ii) une deuxième partie (9) tendue à l'intérieur d'au moins une portion de la partie arrière (7) de la boucle d'embut (5), entre les deux parties latérales (7a, 7b) de cette partie arrière (7) de la boucle d'embut (5),(ii) a second portion (9) stretched within at least a portion of the rear portion (7) of the feed loop (5) between the two side portions (7a, 7b) of this portion rear (7) of the burst loop (5),
- en position déployée, au moins la partie avant (3) de la boucle de base (2) repose sur le sol, et la tension des deux parties (8, 9) de la structure flexible est telle que la boucle de base (2), la boucle d'embut (5), la première (8) partie de la structure flexible, ainsi que le sol sur lequel repose le dispositif (1), définissent un volume (V) de capture de l'objet dont l'entrée est délimitée au moins partiellement par la partie avant (6) de la boucle d'embut (5).in the deployed position, at least the front part (3) of the base loop (2) rests on the ground, and the tension of the two parts (8, 9) of the flexible structure is such that the base loop (2 ), the loading loop (5), the first (8) part of the flexible structure, and the ground on which the device (1) rests, define a volume (V) of capture of the object of which the inlet is delimited at least partially by the front portion (6) of the feed loop (5).
2. Dispositif de jeu (1) selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que la partie avant (6) de la boucle d'embut (5) est dans un plan sensiblement vertical et à l'aplomb de l'extrémité avant de la boucle de base (2).2. Game device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the front portion (6) of the emb buckle (5) is in a plane substantially vertical and in line with the front end of the base loop (2).
3. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et3. Play device (1) according to any one of claims 1 and
2, caractérisé en ce que la structure en arceaux comprend un seul arceau croisé en sorte de former la boucle de base (2) et la boucle d'embut (5).2, characterized in that the arch structure comprises a single crossed arch so as to form the base loop (2) and the end loop (5).
4. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à4. A game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to
3, caractérisé en ce que la structure flexible comprend une troisième partie (10) disposée entre les parties arrières respectives (4, 7) des boucles de base (2) et d'embut (5).3, characterized in that the flexible structure comprises a third portion (10) disposed between the respective rear portions (4, 7) of the base loops (2) and the end (5).
5. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la troisième partie (10) de la structure flexible est pourvue d'une poche de stockage (15) pour stocker un ou plusieurs objets quelconques.5. Game device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the third portion (10) of the flexible structure is provided with a storage pocket (15) for storing one or more objects.
6. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la poche de stockage (15) est rapportée par couture sur la troisième partie (10) de la structure flexible, ou amovible.6. Game device (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the storage pocket (15) is attached by stitching on the third portion (10) of the flexible structure, or removable.
7. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à7. Game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to
6, caractérisé en ce que la première partie (8) de la structure flexible est raccordée directement à la partie arrière (4) de la boucle de base (2).6, characterized in that the first portion (8) of the flexible structure is connected directly to the rear portion (4) of the base loop (2).
8. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à8. A game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to
7, caractérisé en ce que la première partie (8) de la structure flexible est raccordée directement à la partie arrière (7) de la boucle d'embut (5).7, characterized in that the first part (8) of the flexible structure is connected directly to the rear part (7) of the stuffing loop (5).
9. Dispositif de jeu (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à9. Game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to
8, caractérisé en ce que la boucle d'embut (5) est fermée et la boucle de base (2) forme un « U » ouvert en sa partie avant (3).8, characterized in that the filling loop (5) is closed and the base loop (2) forms a "U" open in its front portion (3).
10. Dispositif de jeu (1) selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la structure flexible comprend une quatrième et une cinquième parties (11 , 12) disposées respectivement entre d'une part les extrémités avant (3) des branches du « U » formant la boucle de base (2), et d'autre part la boucle d'embut (5).10. A game device (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the flexible structure comprises a fourth and a fifth parts (11, 12) respectively arranged between on the one hand the front ends (3) of the branches of the "U" forming the base loop (2), and secondly the docking loop (5).
11. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que la quatrième et/ou la cinquième partie (11 , 12) de la structure flexible présentent une forme sensiblement triangulaire avec un côté horizontal (1 1 a, 12a), un côté arrière (1 1 b, 12b), et un côté avant (1 1 c, 12c) faisant un angle non nul avec le côté horizontal (11 a, 12a), et en ce que ledit côté avant (11c, 12c) est pourvu d'un élément de renfort (19, 20), de préférence flexible ou pliable, en sorte de rigidifier en partie ladite quatrième et/ou ladite cinquième partie (11 , 12).11. Game device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the fourth and / or fifth portion (11, 12) of the flexible structure have a substantially triangular shape with a horizontal side (11a, 12a). a rear side (11b, 12b), and a front side (11c, 12c) forming a non-zero angle with the horizontal side (11a, 12a), and in that said front side (11c, 12c) ) is provided with a reinforcing element (19, 20), preferably flexible or pliable, so as to partially stiffen said fourth and / or said fifth portion (11, 12).
12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 et 11 , caractérisé en ce que la quatrième et/ou la cinquième partie (11 , 12) de la structure flexible sont pourvues d'une poche de stockage (16, 21 ) pour stocker un ou plusieurs objets quelconques.12. Device according to any one of claims 10 and 11, characterized in that the fourth and / or fifth portion (11, 12) of the flexible structure are provided with a storage pocket (16, 21) for storing any one or more objects.
13. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que la ou les poches de stockage (16, 21 ) sont rapportées par couture sur la quatrième et/ou la cinquième partie (1 1 , 12) de la structure flexible, ou amovibles.13. Game device (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the storage pocket or pockets (16, 21) are attached by stitching on the fourth and / or fifth part (1 1, 12) of the structure flexible, or removable.
14. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à14. Game device (1) according to any one of claims 9 to
13, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une bande (13) dont la première extrémité est reliée à l'extrémité de la première branche du « U » formant la boucle de base (2) et la deuxième extrémité est reliée à l'extrémité de la deuxième branche dudit « U » formant ladite boucle de base (2), en sorte de marquer une ligne pouvant servir de ligne de but.13, characterized in that it comprises a band (13) whose first end is connected to the end of the first branch of the "U" forming the base loop (2) and the second end is connected to the end the second branch of said "U" forming said base loop (2), so as to mark a line that can serve as a goal line.
15. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à15. Game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to
14, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une des parties (8 à 12) de la structure flexible est constituée d'une matrice textile et/ou de bandes textiles.14, characterized in that at least one of the parts (8 to 12) of the flexible structure consists of a textile matrix and / or textile webs.
16. Dispositif de jeu (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que la boucle de base (2) et la boucle d'embut (5) coopèrent au niveau de deux points d'intersection opposés (14, 17) par glissement permettant de décaler lesdits points d'intersection (14, 17) vers l'avant (6) ou l'arrière (7) de la boucle d'embut (5), en sorte d'ajuster la hauteur (H) et/ou la profondeur (P) du volume (V) de capture de l'objet.16. Game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the base loop (2) and the stuffing loop (5) cooperate at two opposed points of intersection (14, 17) by sliding to offset said intersection points (14, 17) to the front (6) or the rear (7) of the feed loop (5), so as to adjust the height (H) and / or the depth (P) of the volume (V) of capture of the object.
17. Dispositif de jeu (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à17. Game device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to
16, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un ou plusieurs éléments de fixation sur l'une au moins des parties de la structure flexible, à proximité de la boucle de base (2) et/ou de la boucle d'embut (5).16, characterized in that it comprises one or more fastening elements on at least one part of the flexible structure, close to the base loop (2) and / or the end loop (5) .
18. Dispositif selon la revendication 17, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de fixation sont des éléments de type « œillets » destinés à recevoir des éléments de type « sardine » de fixation, de préférence rapportés par couture sur l'une au moins des parties de la structure flexible.18. Device according to claim 17, characterized in that the fastening elements are elements of the type "eyelets" intended to receive elements of the type "sardine" fixation, preferably reported by stitching on at least one of the parts flexible structure.
19. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé en ce que la partie avant (6) de la boucle d'embut (5) présente, en son sommet, une poignée (18). 19. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the front portion (6) of the feed loop (5) has at its top, a handle (18).
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